The hunting of female mountain lions in western Montana hunting district, HD 250, which includes portions of Ravalli County, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, February 23, 2012.

The order halting the hunt came shortly after Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials received word that the pre-established harvest sub-quota for the district had been met.

For more information, visit FWP's web site at fwp.mt.gov, click on "Hunting," then under Hunting Guides choose "Mountain Lion," or call the toll-free number at 1-800-385-7826.